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By Bill McElhinney Picton School pupil Vancouver Sio and Waikawa Bay pupil Grace Cooper joined Marlborough mayor John Leggett in officially opening the Picton library this morning.

“The new library has been a real success,” Marlborough District Libraries manager Glenn Webster says.

“It’s a community hub,” librarian Helen Devlin says.

Continued on page 2 Picton library assistants Lynnaire Woods, left, and Pam Vallender, right, and librarian Helen Devlin love the new library and the positive feedback they have had from the public.

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Picton library a popular community hub Continued from page 1 “The meeting room is booked nearly every day and we have had such a positive response from the community. People really think it’s theirs.”

The new library had a “soft” opening last November, and in the first three months there was a noticeable lift in foot traffic and items issued, Glenn says.

“Since then it has become more and more a community asset. We have craft and knitting groups meeting here, the Picton residents group is meeting with council staff in the library meeting room, Plunket holds their clinics here.”

The library was designed for community use and is working very well, Helen says.

“We’ve had many positive comments and lots of interest from community groups. Now that we’re established, the meet-

Picton librarian Helen Devlin in the upstairs meeting room at the Picton library.

ing room will be available to hire out after hours and we’ve already had a lot of inquiries.”

The $6 million building is inspired by the nautical nature of Picton, with recycled timber cladding and a sloping roof designed to look like a ship.

The design also pays homage to Te Atiawa, with sun shades under the level of the roof shaped in the form of feathers, or paddles, in reference to a Te Atiawa legend about albatross.

The Te Reo name,Waitohi Whare Matauranga, translates to “Picton’s House of Knowledge”.

Residents attended a public meeting at the Waitohi Hotel in September 1859 to push for a library. Money was raised and in December that year the Picton Literary Institute opened its doors.

The library followed the model of the Mechanics’ Institute which, for a subscription membership, provided a small selection of books with a reading room for newspapers and magazines while doubling as a venue for music, book and play readings as well as lectures.

It was initially run by a committee of residents but by 1902 needed council support.

A deal was done: the library would be publically funded and the Institute would provide space for new council chambers.

The library-council buildings served the town for 75 years before being replaced by a new council and library complex in 1980.

After local government restructuring a decade later Picton was no longer a stand-alone borough and the Picton library became part of Marlborough district libraries.

With Picton growing, the foreshore being redeveloped and tourist numbers increasing, lobbying for a new library began and following consultations, the plan for the new library was approved in 2015.

Beach clean-up

By Bill McElhinney It’s World Ocean Day on Sunday and the Picton community is invited to celebrate and protect the ocean with a beach clean-up and fun activities held at the picturesque Bob’s Bay. The event is hosted by community groups Conservation Kids NZ and Envirohub Marlborough in partnership with the Department of Conservation.

“Much of the rubbish found washed up on our beaches is swept down our rivers or thrown from passing vehicles, or blown from loose kerbside rubbish bags,” Department of Conservation ranger Wendy Sullivan says.

Plastic items in particular are harmful for marine mammals and fish which mistake them as food.

“As frustrating as it is to have rub-

bish on our beaches, I find it strangely satisfying picking it up.

“It’s also nice to do it as part of an event, as it’s a great opportunity to meet new people and there is always great camaraderie”, Wendy says.

A healthy world ocean is critical to our survival. Every year, World Oceans Day provides a an opportunity to help protect and conserve our world’s shared ocean.

The ocean is important because it: Generates most of the oxygen we breathe; helps feed us; regulates our climate; cleans the water we drink.

To join the beach clean-up, meet at Shelly Beach at the Picton marina at 9:30am.

Bring solid shoes, warm clothes, gardening gloves if you have them, drink and lunch or snacks. There is a Youngsters from Conservation Kids NZ help in a beach 20 minute walk to Bob’s Bay. clean up in Picton.

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Competition now closed Thank you to everyone who entered into the Sun’s Grandparents of the Year Competition.

Entries are now closed, judging will commence and winners will be notified.

Thank you also to all of the local businesses that sponsored the prizes.

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The Marlborough Girls’ College choir Ovation hope to do well in the Big Sing regional finals in the ASB Theatre next Thursday night.

A feast of song in the Big Sing on Thursday

By Bill McElhinney They’ve been putting in hundreds of hours of rehearsal, and next Thursday evening eight college choirs will sing their hearts out at the ASB Theatre in Blenheim.

It’s the Big Sing Nelson and Marlborough regional finals, where the choirs compete for the chance to go to the national final in Wellington.

The national group-singing competition for secondary school students began in 1988 as a development of the vocal section of the Westpac Schools’ Chamber Music Contest.

The Big Sing has since grown into a major highlight of the annual secondary schools music calendar.

This year, more than 10,000 young people

from over 250 schools are taking part in regional festivals nationwide, and the number continues to grow.

On Thursday two choirs from Marlborough Girls’ College, one from Marlborough Boys’ College, three from Nayland College in Nelson and two from Motueka will perform.

Each choir presents a varied 10-minute programme that includes a New Zealand composition and adjudicator Mark Dorrell from Wellington will be on hand to judge the performances.

“We’ve been rehearsing twice a week since last October,” Girls’ College head of music and choir conductor Robin Randall says.

“It’s a big commitment to be in the Ovation

choir. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday from 3.30 to 5pm.”

The Girls’ College choirs have made the finals of the Big Sing eight times in the past, the last in 2016, and Robin is confident they will do well this year.

The three regional adjudicators judge the festivals in their assigned areas, and then meet at the end of June to select the 24 top choirs from around the country.

These singers will perform in the Big Sing final at the end of August.

Many of the young singers go on to join national choirs, which often win awards at prestigious international choral competitions.

Tickets are on sale for the Beavertown Blenheim Lions Bride of the Year Show, set for Friday evening, June 29.

Tickets cost $48 each and can be purchased at the ASB Theatre Marlborough.

The ticket cost includes a glass of bubbles or juice on arrival and finger foods served during a ‘cocktail evening’.

Missing girl found A missing schoolgirl has been found after an anxious 30 hours for her family. Thirteen-year-old Faith Vincent ran away from school on Tuesday morning. A police spokeswoman confirmed police were told that Faith was found at a friend’s house on Wednesday, and was fine.

Marlborough doing well Despite being affected by the global financial crisis but also drought, consolidation of the wine industry and the effect of earthquakes, Marlborough’s economy is humming long.

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Over their time in Straits Air, Allan flew the likes of Sir Edmund Hilary, Howard Morrison and Prime Minister Helen Clark.

After the sale of Straits Air in 1998, Allan returned to airline flying and became actively involved in the initial development of Origin Pacific Airways, where he was employed as chief pilot. The Graham’s history with Straits Air is rich, full of experience.

A part of Marlborough’s air history.

By community constable Russ Smith Police were contacted just after 8pm on Monday night when a 62 year-old local man who suffers dementia was reported missing from a Maxwell Road address in Blenheim.

Police held concerns for the missing man as he also suffers from epilepsy and is an insulin dependent diabetic.

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After an initial search was undertaken by Police, The Marlborough Land Search and Rescue team were mobilised and a small team of SAR volunteers trained to use the Wandatrack equipment began using it to track the missing man.

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He korero no te Kaunihera o Wairau NEWS FROM THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Myrtle Rust found in Havelock and Renwick

Have your say on Council services

Each year the Council surveys residents to find out their level of satisfaction with our services. The 2018 survey has just begun and will continue until mid-July.

The telephone and online survey is run by independent researchers SIL Research, with respondents asked questions about a range of services, and asked to give a satisfaction score of one to 10. Respondents are also invited to complete the survey online and via Council’s Facebook page.

To participate, go online and fill out the survey here: www.silresearch. co.nz/mdc

Council uses the results to measure performance in areas like transport, water supply and community facilities.

The results help us to understand the public’s priorities and to plan for the future.

Phone calls are made during the day, evenings and at weekends, to reach a cross-section of residents reflecting the demographic makeup of Marlborough. Householders may be asked if someone from a certain age group is available. This is to ensure the survey is representative of Marlborough’s age groups.

The results are published in October.

Submitters speak to Council Over the past three days members of the public have been filing in and out of Council Chambers as they give their feedback on the 2018-28 Long Term Plan Consultation Document.

Since 5 June, over 100 people have spoken to Councillors at hearings that have run late into the evening.

It has taken 36 hours to allow all of those who wanted an opportunity to speak to Council to do so.

Mayor John Leggett says he’s pleased that so many people and groups have taken the time to tell Councillors what they think.

“Marlburians are a passionate bunch and it’s pleasing to see plenty of support for the new projects we proposed in the Consultation Document.

“It’s important the public brings

new projects or initiatives to our attention and helps us fine tune our plans. Some submitters requested funding for their own proposals, so Council will have to carefully weigh up where its priorities lie. As always we have to balance the aspirations of our community with the available funding.”

“No doubt there will be a robust discussion around the Council table at our deliberations on 11 June,” the Mayor says.

The Plan addresses Marlborough’s key priorities and sets out the Council’s proposed major projects and services over the next 10 years, and the impact on rates and debt levels. Council received nearly 300 submissions on its 2018-28 Long Term Plan Consultation Document, ‘Investing in Marlborough’.

Abandoned Vessel - owner sought

A fungal disease that severely affects some plants has made its way to Marlborough.

Myrtle Rust, which affects plants in the myrtle family including manuka and rata, has been found in Havelock and Renwick.

Myrtle Rust attacks young, growing leaves and stems. Initial symptoms are powdery, bright yellow or orange-yellow pustules.

Myrtle rust is difficult to control and due to its windblown nature, containment has not proven possible.

Council’s Biosecurity Team is working with the Ministry for Primary Industries to remove new Myrtle Rust finds in our region. The infected trees in Havelock and Renwick have been removed and the area will be under surveillance over the coming weeks.

If you think you’ve seen Myrtle Rust, don’t touch it, take a photo and call 0800 80 99 66.

You can find out more information about Myrtle Rust at www.mpi.govt.nz/protection-andresponse/responding/alerts/myrtle-rust

Time to register your dog If you’re a dog owner you should receive your annual dog registration form in the post this week.

There are changes to the fees and categories this year.

Category Annual fee Responsible dog owner (dog must be desexed and microchipped) $60 Standard dog $90 Old dog (new category for dogs over 12 years old as of 1 July 2018) $45 Dangerous dog $135 Working dog $20 10+ working dogs (for each extra dog) $10 Payment is due by 1 July 2018.

If your dog has died, please notify Animal Control by email animalcontrol@xtra.co.nz or update the dog registration application form and return it to Animal Control at 56 Main Street Blenheim, open from 9:00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday or Ph: 03 520 9033.

Positive Ageing - Keep footpaths clear Overhanging trees, hedges and spreading tree roots can block footpaths and cause uneven footpath surfaces so, for safety’s sake, homeowners are asked to keep vegetation under control.

Now is a good time to get trees and bushes trimmed back from footpaths. If you cannot do this yourself, there are garden maintenance contractors available, including Council’s street tree contractor, Nelmac Marlborough Ltd. Contact the Council if you are unsure about the vegetation on your property.

Council street trees are maintained by approved contractors only, so please contact us if obstructing vegetation is from a Council property.

Be wary about accepting large quotes for treetrimming from strangers who knock on your door. It’s sensible to check with friends and neighbours first if you are not using reputable local firms.

If you know about a tree, hedge or fence that is obstructing access or causing other problems for the public, call Council on: 03 520 7400.

Community News CCS Disability Action provides services for people with disabilities so they can do things for themselves. This includes information, support and advocacy to make choices about where to

live, work and spend leisure time. Supported employment is available, along with leaving school and whanau support opportunities.

For more information Ph: 578 1170.

Boil water notice - Awatere and Seddon The Harbourmaster is seeking the owner of the catamaran pictured.

The boat appears to have been abandoned in Waikawa Bay. It is now in the possession of the

Harbourmaster. If the vessel remains unclaimed for 30 days it may be sold or destroyed.

Contact the Harbourmaster on 03 520 7400.

www.marlborough.govt.nz

Water from Council’s reticulation system in Seddon and the Awatere should be boiled. It does not currently meet the NZ Drinking Water Standard and may contain bacteria or protozoa that are harmful to human health.

Treated water is available at the public tap on the corner of Marama Road and Foster Street.

Street Address: Phone: 03 520 7400 15 Seymour Street Fax: 03 520 7496 Email: mdc@marlborough.govt.nz Blenheim 7201 New Zealand

A new Seddon water treatment plant is under construction and will supply treated water to the NZ Drinking Water Standard.

For further information contact our Customer Service Centre Ph: 03 520 7400.

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The Sun Question to councillors What 3 things have you personally championed that the general community would have knowledge of through the media or other unlicensed information?

Hedges need sorting Cnr Alabama & Brian Bary St hedges cut f/path to half width.. MDC does nothing... touch the hedges and you get drowned!

Doesn’t MDC personnel get out of their cosy offices to check our footpaths... sick of ringing them!

Pay rises!

Yep, everyone is in for one now, unions, nurses, teachers etc.

But wait there’s more - don’t forget higher pensions too.

Petrol, travel/transport and food increase and so the circle turns and points directly to raising the 70 or 72 years old for pension at the next election.

Some will work for 52+ years, following overseas models.

History repeats.

New bridge

Bank service

Does new bridge mean twice the amount of trucks speeding down Lansdowne Street.

The road wasn’t made for big trucks.

Slow down.

I went into a bank in town recently to enquire about the bank, was going to ask for pamphlets There was a queue at the teller, one teller.

Three men stood talking, just chatting chit chat, not business, I could hear them, two officers.

I stood there waiting for service not in line.

I had to excuse myself and ask for help.

Terrible service.

The guys stopped talking as I approached, he said, oh do you need help?

Not impressed.

Verbal abuse is not ok I have heard too many customers abusing staff just because they dont get their own way.

Something needs to be done its getting out of hand and happening too often.

Reusable plastic worse Removing plastic bags... no no people... they are replacing them with ‘reusable plastic bags’ that are 100% worse for the environment!

Thick plastic bags!

How on earth is that helping the oceans that are choking in our waste!

Marketing and cashing in on our dying planet!

Won’t be shopping where they are used!

English!

Our pre high school kids came running home asking if I knew meaning of - LBG, gay, rainbow, gender reassigned, eunuch, hybrid, hermaphradite and a mathematical LBGTQI+? “Me too”, I quipped, then my dear wife quick as a flash told them to go ask the educator to explain the ins and outs of the words.

Followed by “anyone for McD’s for dinner”?

Instant agreement, matter delegated!

Touche teachers!

Graffiti Chairman of the ASB Theater should take some of that $900,000 grant and remove the dam graffiti off the building!

What on earth do visitors think of that eyesore?

So disgraceful!

What a joke and a terrible message you send to not only the Blenheim locals, who funded this building but visitors too!

Bit of grey paint buddy would do the job.

Terrifying Should never have happened.

Dog attack in vet car park.

Totally irresponsible owner should have had total control of their dog.

Hope owner of lab that was attacked and subsequently put down, sues.

The memory of this trauma will be with her forever.

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Green angel Have seen a lady on Saturday morning near the Grove Road bridge towards Picton collecting rubbish on the roadside other idiots just dumped out of their car windows.

You are a true ANGEL for the society, thank you so much.

We need more people like you.

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Bad service Customers can be so rude these days and no patience at all.

Don’t you think we complain and moan a lot more these days?

Yes sme customers cn b rude but boy there are sme rude shop assistants in town.

It works both ways.

As someone that had a bad retail experience as a customer thru no fault of my own I left the shop vowing never 2 go back because shop assistant was rude.

Fishing for Kids Could you please tell me what ‘Fishing for Kids’ is?

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Marlborough Girls’ College students Te Ao Marama Nepia, left, and Jemma Hart with taonga brought back from the regional Ngā Manu Korero Māori speech competition in Richmond. Photo provided by NGATI APA KI TE RĀ TŌ TRUST.

Youngsters shine in regional competition

By Bill McElhinney Two Marlborough students have done their family, schools, and community proud by returning from a prestigious secondary school Maori speech competition with trophies in hand.

In only her first year at college, and her first time entering the regional Nga Manu Korero speech competition in Richmond, year 9 Marlborough Girls’ College student Te Ao Marama Nepia took out the Willie Luke Memorial Trophy in the Rawhiti Ihaka Junior Maori section, the first time this trophy has been won by a Marlborough Girls’ College student.

Te Ao Marama will now represent the Top of the South at the national competition to be held in Gisborne from September 18 to 20.

Te Ao Marama spoke on the topic, “Maku ano toku ao e waihanga (I will build my

own world)” using examples of her ancestors, and how they had forged their own paths.

Jemma Hart, who is in her final year at Marlborough Girls’ College, won the Hine Takoto Wai Trophy in the Impromptu Senior section at the event held at Waimea College. She also brought home the Te Riu Louisa Stafford Trophy for entering both the Korimako and Pei Te Hurunui sections.

Marlborough Boys’ College student Lucas Baker also impressed, winning third place in the Senior English section.

Marlborough Girls’ College te Reo teacher Louisa King said the students had put in the hard work and impressed on stage in front of a crowd of about 200.

“Students of Marlborough Boys’ and Girls’ colleges represented Marlborough

with pride and poise. They carried the mana of their school very well and should be proud of their efforts,” Louisa says.

The taonga brought back from the regional competition were welcomed onto Omaka Marae in Blenheim last week with a pohiri attended by college students, teachers and youngsters, helping to inspire the next generation of te Reo speakers.

The taonga will be welcomed at Marlborough Girls’ College at a later date.

Ngati Apa ki te Ra To cultural advisor Kiley Nepia said the wins were a great achievement and it was important the taonga were welcomed and acknowledged appropriately.

“This is how their legacy continues. These young people are the next generation of storytellers,” he said.

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Education Nelson College students relaxing in their common room.

Nelson College - A tradition of innovation and progress Nelson College is NZ’s oldest state secondary school and can be described as ‘a boys school with traditions, not a traditional boys school’. Traditions establish a strong sense of belonging and community amongst the students and the staff, without preventing the college from innovating and responding to changing social and educational needs of boys in the 21st century.

The diversity of our options structure with its multiple pathways enables students to reach their potential in whatever field they have a passion for. Nelson College runs a unique student leadership programme, champions performing arts and provides an extensive selection of co-curricular activities including 85 sports teams. This combination allows the full breadth of development for the widest possible range of boys.

Excellence through robust self-review and a determination to improve lie at the heart of

the college’s everyday practice.

We have a clear goal: to be the best we can be for all of our students.

This goal provides the focus for developing and challenging our most able students as well as providing extra support for those who need it.

The recent (2016) ERO report confirmed student’s high performance, strong sense of belonging and pride along with innovative and responsive teaching supported by strong and visionary leadership as being key attributes at Nelson College.

The renovation of our two historic boarding houses, Barnicoat and Rutherford, is in progress with Barnicoat now completed and Rutherford scheduled for completion in November 2018.

Prospective parents are welcome to view the difference that boarding at Nelson College can offer.

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Jonathan Paul, Katie Bruce and Kris Godsall are part of the New Zealand School of Winegrowing, currently run at Marlborough Boys’ College.

Students thriving at wine school

By Celeste Alexander They’re not even half way through the school year, but students of the New Zealand School of Winegrowing have already experienced a harvest and have a clear idea of where they are headed.

The school is brand new to Marlborough and the first of its kind in NZ thanks to the forward thinking of Marlborough Boys’ College and Marlborough Girls’ College.

The colleges have been working together for the last few years to develop this programme which is aimed at year 12 and 13 students, teaching them the skills and knowledge from Marlborough’s biggest industry - viticulture.

Thanks to the input, support and financial backing from members of the industry including Marlborough Grape Co-Operative which invested from the start, the programme began in February this year with its first intake of five students.

MBC assistant principal James Ryan says the plan for next year is to double the number of students “We are looking to double the numbers and it’s for any year 12 and 13 student wanting to take part,” he says.

The programme will allow students to gain industry recognised qualifications such as GrowSafe certification, Health and Safety training as well as traditional school subjects.

Students will have the opportunity to gain Level 2 NCEA, Vocational Pathways Primary Industries endorsement and University

Entrance Literacy.

The students spend the week in the classroom and at the moment are enjoying one day a week working with Hortus for work experience, learning to prune.

James invited the Sun to visit the students and hear from them why they chose this exciting new programme.

“This was one of the best opportunities I can grab while I’m in school,” Kris Godsall says.

“It’s a lot better than normal classes because it’s focused on a career path.”

For Lachlan Stevens it’s a natural study choice being that family members are grape growers.

“During harvest I worked at Babich Wines, learning about wine making. That was a great opportunity and I hope to maybe go back and work there,” he says.

Jonathan Paul says; “It’s a cool class and a big industry to be part of. All of it is great stuff to learn.

“I had the opportunity to work at Yealands over vintage in the winery and loved every minute, cleaning tanks and doing some wine transfers.

“I met Peter Yealands and the team was really welcoming... I’d like to go back there to work,” he says.

Anyone interested in learning more about the NZ School of Winegrowing can visit the stand at the Careers Expo being held on June 18 evening at the Clubs of Marlborough.

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Gain confidence and skills

What can you accomplish in 30 seconds?

Sunbelt Speakers Toastmasters set out to answer this question with a 30 second time limit on introductions, evaluations, and impromptu speaking in celebration of 30 years of supporting members of the community to develop greater confidence and leadership skills through Toastmasters.

“We were founded in 1988 and have been meeting continuously ever since.

“Members come and go but the support and learning continuously take place.” current club president Lisa Wheeler says.

Lisa joined in 2015 and recently spoke her way to second place in the division level contest.

“I wanted to improve myself,” she says. “Toastmasters helps you communicate, not just to groups, but also one-on-one.”

The meetings follow a fairly strict format with prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and evaluations (feedback) all playing a role in each meeting.

Each meeting a different member takes a turn at being master of ceremonies, otherwise referred to as the Toastmaster for the night.

“Toastmasters as an organisation is viewed as a public speaking club, but it’s more about ideas, creativity and discovering yourself,” Lisa explains.

“The challenge to keep every aspect, except prepared speeches, to 30 seconds had the members thinking quickly on their feet and being succinct in what was said,” she says.

Sunbelt Toastmasters has been helping people grow and become confident speakers for 30 years.

Meetings are held every week at the Woodbourne Community Centre on Tuesday nights. You will find them on Caldwell Road across from the Airport by the playing fields.

All visitors are welcome.

Members of the club site their reasons for being a member of Toastmasters as follows: Craig Harnett “I made a commitment to rejoin Toastmasters as I believe it to be an

organisation that delivers modern and effective leadership training which will compliment my professional development in the NZDF. “Toastmasters provides an environment of teamwork, constructive feedback and mentoring, cultural values which align with those of my organisation.

Iona Fraser “I joined TM because I wanted to gain more self-confidence when speaking in front of a crowd and Sunbelt Speakers Toastmasters members welcome people to find out learn techniques to better express more about how they can develop greater confidence and leadership myself.” skills through Toastmasters. Photo provided.

Kylie Fleur “As a Creativity Coach my role in the community is to share knowledge, motivate, and inspire people.

I came to Toastmasters with a good set of public speaking skills, and public speaking is a passion of mine, but I know that there is room for improvement as I want to master this skill, in order to support my own professional development.

“Toastmasters gives me the opportunity to practice impromptu speaking, break old habits and learn new skills.”

Studying abroad could change your life Choosing Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) in Marlborough or Nelson to study for your degree could mean you end up in Germany, United States of America or even Norway.

NMIT now offer the opportunity for international student exchange in the second or third year of all degrees, except Nursing.

Cam Sneddon, a third year NMIT Bachelor of Commerce student, is currently studying in Cologne in Germany. “I’m a huge foodie so my highlight would have to be the food and how cheap it all is,” he says.

Student exchange coordinator, Caroline Holland, says “You will only need to pay your normal NMIT tuition fees and you will still receive StudyLink loans and allowance while

completing part of your degree at a partner university.”

“It is a great opportunity to broaden your knowledge and see the world while still studying,” she says.

The programme gives access to new environments, expertise and an experience of facilities at an overseas institute.

“It is a chance to increase your professional connections too,” says Caroline, “Fellow students you meet and tutors could be great contacts for your future career.”

Cam is making the most of his exchange experience, “I have more trips lined up for the study break. I really am having an amazing time.” he says.

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“It’s great watching the process, and very emotional for car owners especially when there’s a lot of family history involved,” Les Beaumont of Marlborough Classic & Custom Restorations Ltd says.

Les and his wife Rowena have been operating their Blenheim based vehicle restoration business for the past 12 years.

Their Warrick Street building has seen many beautiful restorations roll out the door in this time, with customers bringing their vehicles from as far as Auckland and Christchurch.

What people may not know however, is that Marlborough Classic & Custom Restorations Ltd also does a lot of everyday panel beating, rust removal and paint work.

“People think we only do restoration work but we actually do quite a lot of panel and paint work for insurance companies and other local businesses,” Les says.

“Everyday touch ups or body repairs for warrant of fitness checks... we do it all here.”

Another area that’s proving to be quite exciting is the fabrication of AC Cobra fibre glass bodies.

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Sara Scott

Q A Q A Q A

My ideal day is spent...

In my workshop, as long as the creative juices are flowing.

One of my best holidays was...

On the island of Poros, Greece where a group of us spent our days sunbathing, nightclubbing, sleeping on the beach and washing in the village fountain.

One thing on my bucket list is...

To attend a course at La Meridiana ceramic school near Florence, Italy.

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Ceramic Artist, president of Marlborough Community Potters If I could, I would...

Lose 10kg and keep it off without effort.

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Who would you love to share a meal with and why?

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gardening

this week with Wally Richards

Early season start Each year in the winter I have been chomping at the bit to get an early start to the new season because the earlier you can get started the earlier you can harvest the first tomatoes, cucumbers etc.

To enable you to do this you need a glasshouse or a sunny conservatory, a heat pad then you can start now.

We are now just four weeks from the shortest day on the 21st June after which slowly the daylight hours will extend and that is what plants want, increasing days of sunlight.

The first thing to do is to select what seeds you are going to buy and grow for the early season You have a range of seeds in garden shops, mail order through the likes of Egmont Seeds and Kings Seeds.

Starting with tomato seeds you need to pick a type that will set fruit in the cooler temperatures of spring when they reach flowering stage. Egmont seeds has

‘Heirloom Russian Red’ which is not a tall growing plant more a bush type with medium size fruit.

Kings Seeds also has Russian Red plus Tomato Sub Arctic Plenty a special tomato bred for the US Greenland Military bases to endure extremely cold climates.

One that I have enjoyed and had success with early in season and late season (in fact I have five plants growing in glasshouse currently and doing very well. Possibly they will survive the winter to come into a new lease of life later in spring).

This is cucumber Iznik Mini F1 Hybrid which produces shiny finger cucumbers with smooth skin and intense taste.

A very early maturing plant that is littered with 10cm long fruit well before other varieties.

I planted five into two special pots (which I will talk about in a future article).

The plants have yielded about half dozen fruit daily till recently they slowed down

to about that number per week with the colder weather.

Leaves started to get powdery mildew so sprayed them with Super Neem Oil and that has brought them right. The seeds are available from Egmont Seeds on line.

To germinate seeds this time of the year you really need a heat pad which is going to cost you about $50.

I always place a thickness of polystyrene under the heat pad as this drives all the heat upwards.

Seeds can be grown in peat pots, small punnets (half punnets) cell punnets or small pots using a sieved purchased compost such as Daltons.

The reason to sieve is to remove the big bits and end up with a nice fine product.

I prefer to have just one seed per pot/small punnet and if you only have five seeds in a purchased packet such as the cucumbers above you dont want to have to try and separate the seedlings for planting.

Fill the container ¾ full with sieved compost and moisten down with sprays of Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) diluted at 20mls per litre of water. Place one seed in the middle and spray that with the same to wet. Cover with a little more of the mix and spray that also.

As soon as you see movement and the first embryo leaves have lifted and opened then your seedling and container goes out into your glasshouse to sit on a bench.

The seedling will need to be moistened, just enough moisture to stop it from drying out completely. Too much water and a cold night will cause losses.

As the plant grows and obtains more true leaves, being in the small container or punnet it will need increased amounts of water and also start applying a liquid plant food which is ideal for both hydroponics and medium grown plants called Matrix Reloaded, used at only 10mils per litre of water.

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the Picton marina at 9:30am. Bring solid shoes, warm clothes, gardening gloves, drink and lunch or snacks.

There is a 20 minute walk to Bob’s Bay.

Official Opening Picton Library And Service Centre: A day of ceremony and activities to mark the official opening of the new Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Matauranga. Everybody welcome, 10.30am-4.30pm. Picton Library and Service Centre, 2 Dublin Street, Picton.

Blenheim Country Music Club: All new performers welcome, come along and join in. $3 with afternoon tea provided, 2pm. Redwoodtown School Hall.

Chess: Joocy Loocy Café, 4 John Street, 10am-1pm. Please bring your own board and pieces.

Get Your Skates On: Ice skating, what a perfect way to celebrate the start of winter. Today 12-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-6pm. $2 gold coin donation with all proceeds going towards the Queen Charlotte College trip to Japan. Skates available for hire at the rink. London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Gliding Club: Sunday’s 10am onwards (weather permitting). Everyone welcome, instructor’s available. Omaka Airfield, Aerodrome Road.

The Edwin Fox Ship: Visitor Centre open daily from 9am. Explore the decks and depths of the Edwin Fox Ship. Dunbar Wharf, Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Farmers’ Market: Grab yourself a delicious brunch and fresh produce, with lots on offer. Every Sunday, 9am-noon. A&P Showgrounds corner of Maxwell and Alabama Road.

Ulysses Club Ride: Ride to Riverside Café on the inland Moutere Highway.

10am departure from the south end of the Blenheim Railway Station.

The Gallery Havelock: Rebekah Codlin new artwork “Human” on exhibit. Rebekah works in oil on canvas, graphite and watercolour to produce contemporary realist portraiture. On until June 8, open 10am-4pm, seven days a week. The Gallery Havelock, 60 Main Road, Havelock.

The Diversion Gallery: Open Wednesday to Saturday, 12-5pm. 10 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Golf Club: Half price green-fees after 4pm every day. 74 Paynters Road.

Heritage and Whaling Museum: A collection of 2000 items of Maori, whaling, maritime, heritage and textile displays. 10am-4pm daily, 9 London Quay, Picton.

Marlborough Museum: Open 10am–4pm daily. Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Blenheim Roller Skating Disco: Bring your own gear $2 or hire for $5.

Helmets compulsory. Cash sales only.

Shop and toasties available, 5-8pm, 34 Stephenson Street.

Saturday 9 St John Open Day: Come on down and take the opportunity to speak with Paramedics and volunteers, learn CPR and check out the new ambulance. Also sausage sizzle and raffles will be running plus so much more on offer. 10am-2pm. Lansdowne Park netball courts, Lansdowne Road.

Redwood Market: 8.30am-12pm, Redwood Tavern car park. Plants, produce, cards, jewellery, flowers and hand crafts.

St John Open Day this Saturday 10am to 2pm at the Lansdowne Park netball courts.

Yealands Estate Marlborough Gallery: 2018 Peters Doig Marlborough Art Awards. On until June 10.

Opening hours 10.30am-4.30pm daily. Marlborough Arts Society, 204 High Street, Blenheim.

Round’A’Mini Golf Picton: Picton Foreshore, 9am Saturday and Sunday.

She Shops: Clothes swap with a twist. With clothing, accessories and a pampering for next to nothing and all for a good cause, who could resist.

Pampering stations and refreshments available. 9am-4pm, $2 entry with every item selling for $1. All proceeds from the day will go to local charity Pink Packets. Nativity Centre, 76 Alfred Street.

Vintage Farm Machinery: 10am3pm, open every day. Brayshaw Park guided tours available, on Sunday Thomas Tank Engine rides are available.

Millennium Public Art Gallery: Exhibitions on show ‘Arbitrary Dreams’ a solo exhibition of paintings by Meredith Marsone and ‘Folio Marlborough Youth Art 2018’ On until June 17.

Corner of Seymour Street and Alfred Street, koha appreciated.

Picton Men’s Shed: “Where men can do what men do best” 9am-12pm and Wednesday 9am-4pm. 2 Market St. Picton.

EcoWorld: EcoWorld Aquarium & Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, Picton Foreshore. Saturday & Sunday 9.30am-5.30pm.

Blenheim Rotary Car Boot Sale: Every Saturday 8am–12.30pm at the Railway Station car park, Grove Road.

Blenheim Menz Shed: 4 Dillons Point Road. Open 9am-12pm Saturday and 1-4pm on Monday and Thursday.

5km Taylor River Fun Run: Free timed 5km run along the Taylor River, meet at the Amphitheatre, corner of High and Symons Streets, 8am every Saturday.

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Brooklyn Croquet Club: Whitehead Park off Brooklyn Drive. Play days are Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm. Come and have a go.

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17 June 1843 Stories Of The Wairau Affray: A discussion with invited panel members, on how the story of events at the Wairau Affray during 1843 have been told and interpreted over time. 2-3pm, Marlborough Museum, Brayshaw Heritage Park, 26 Arthur Baker Place.

Mt Vernon Grand Traverse: With the option of the Mt Vernon Grand Traverse an 18k open to all runners, the Mt Vernon Fun Run/Walk an 11k open to runners and walkers or the Kid’s Challenge for under 12yrs. $5-$20. Registration on the day from 9am at the Redwood Street Gateway Car Park, top end of Redwood Street.

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Blenheim Roller Skating Club: College Park, Stephenson Street.

Every Sunday 1-3pm. $5 for hire of skates or $2 if you have your own.

Come along and have a go, all ages and skill levels welcome.

Picton Rail & Sail: Open (subject to weather) Sundays, public holidays & everyday during school holidays.

Picton Foreshore.

Marlborough Golf Club – Community Golf: Sunday afternoon play 18 holes $15 or 9 holes $10. Must be a Marlborough resident. 74 Paynters Road.

Model Aero Club: ARA Wairau Valley 9am. Phone Murray 578 9199.

Petanque: 10am Sunday and 1pm Wednesday, 65A Weld Street.

Kapa haka: Every Sunday at Tuamarina Hall. 1-3pm. All welcome.

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Ideally we are looking to appoint a candidate who will: • demonstrate exceptional management and communication skills • have the ability to have a flexible and open working style • be a strong pedagogical leader • ensure the Centre’s vision and goals are met as well • have a good understanding of ECE legislation, funding, standards, policies and procedures that impact on centre operations and educational programmes You will: • • • •

be a fully certificated Teacher hold a relevant ECE qualification hold a current first aid certificate have previous business knowledge and/ or experience leading a team

This is your chance to make a real and positive difference for kiwi kids.

Please apply through our website www.barnardos.org.nz/work-for-us For more information Kate.Ogston-Cornish@barnardos.org.nz or phone 027 704 8746.

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All applications must be accompanied by a candidate declaration form.

Please call Susan at the Sun for more details on these positions 03 5777 868

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ADMINISTRATIVE POSITION We would like to receive applications for a new position within our practice. In a small but very busy legal practice such as ours, we have to be multi-tasked and this position reflects this.

The functions will include: • Administrative support to a Partner.

• General office duties including backup support with accounting functions.

• Some word processing.

• Telephone reception.

• Management of office systems for stationery and supplies etc.

The person we are seeking: • Must have had some experience in a law firm, accounting firm or similar.

• Must be good humoured and able to work under pressure.

• Must be accurate and careful.

• Will be willing to learn and adapt and grow within the position.

• Must be willing to work full-time.

We try to be generous to and supportive of those who work with us and to ensure that remuneration levels reflect our appreciation of their skills and support.

We will treat all applications as being strictly confidential.

Applications or enquiries in writing to the address below will be welcomed.

Radich Law Attention: Miriam Radich P O Box 842, Blenheim 21 Bells Road, RD2, Blenheim Email: Miriam@radichlaw.co.nz

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A victorious night

By Megan Connolly The Omaka Victory Dance on Sunday evening was a huge success and enjoyed by all involved according to organiser Allan Udy. “Everyone I spoke to said they’d be happy to come back again to the next one,” Allan says.

The evening was run and organised

by The Garrison Society Inc who were raising money to restore the old RNZAF Station Omaka buildings on Aerodrome Road which were the last remnants of the RNZAF’s WW2 presence at Omaka Aerodrome.

“The funds from the evening are going towards the purchase of weatherboards and roofing materials to finish off the work on the Garrison buildings to ensure the buildings are weather tight,” Allan says, “with the leftover funds going to the final stages of getting the electricity re-connected.”

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Births This Week Gane, Axel Benjaman Colin: June 4, 2018 Vercoe, Willem Aaron: June 3, 2018 Wakelin, Indie May: April 9, 2018

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Death Notices CAMPOREDONDO CAIN, Resa: May 31, 2018 COLLINS, Brian Dalton (Jock): June 1, 2018 CULLIS-DAY, Margaret Jane (Marg): May 29, 2018

HAMILL, Marvina: June 2, 2018 HUNTER, Clive Rolland: June 1, 2018 MACFARLANE, Susan Ann Lee: June 2, 2018

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EVANS, Gillian Ellen (Jill): June 3, 2018

Application forms are available at the Sun Newspaper and the ASB Theatre. All enquiries please email bblbrideoftheyear@gmail.com

Bride of the Year Blenheim

EVANS, Gillian Ellen (Jill): On Sunday June 3 2018, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, after a long illness. Aged 81 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late John. Muchloved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Rowan, Lyn and Chris Dillon, and Bruce and Kay. Adored Nana of Ian and Shauni-lee, Laura and Graham, Heather and Casey Tuck, and Michael Dillon. Loved sister of Jack and Barbara Roussel, and aunt to her nieces and nephews. Our thanks to all the staff at Ashwood Park for their care and support of Mum. Messages may be sent to 562 Brookby Road, R D 2, Blenheim 7272.

A celebration of Jill’s life will be held at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Henry Street, at 11.00am on Tuesday June 12, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

Respectfully cared for by GEOFFREY T SOWMAN : FDANZ Tel 03 578 4719 MORAN, Marion Catherine: 1933 - 2018.

Loved mum, super mum, grand mum, favourite mum and big nana to Woody, Gloria, Andy, Ange and Rich. Dearly loved daughter of Cath “Katie” Munro and Leicester Davidson, loved eldest daughter of Cath “Katie” and Johnny Wilfred Hart (Deep Creek, Whakamarina).

DORSET, David Ernie: MBE NZD4334, Ex Signalman RNZ Navy, WW11, N36720 WO2, RNZE Vietnam. May 29, 2018

We invite all brides married or residing in Marlborough between 29th September 2017 and 18th June 2018 to enter the Bride of the Year Show held at the ASB Theatre.

Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit Marlborough Group NZ Riding for the Disabled and Child Cancer Foundation.

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VERCOE, Graeme Douglas: May 31, 2018 WAGHORN, Nora Catherine: June 4, 2018

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Those sorry, sad Springboks The demise of Springbok rugby is as sad as it is concerning.

An underwhelming South African side lost 22-20 to Wales on Sunday morning at a game played in America.

Erratic, fumbling and bumbling South Africa showed forward dominance but no other poise in a loss to a Welsh side who were, as equally underwhelming.

Gone, so it seems, are the days

of a ruthless Springbok side who were the most physically imposing side of my childhood in the 1990s.

There doesn’t seem to be any composure in tight situations.

One of the most compelling images from my sporting viewing as a child was then All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick thumping the turf of Pretoria’s Loftus Versfeld in exhaustion upon his team’s first ever series win in South Africa.

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Such was the effort needed, most of the men in Black were left lying on the turf, physically drained and teary-eyed, overcome with emotion at their accomplishment.

Nowadays, South Africa has only beaten the All Blacks twice in the past 17 tests and haven’t tasted victory since 2014.

Questions must be asked if South Africa are picking their best players, based on merit,

form and ability or whether they are making decisions based on political notions and forces.

There is no denying that over my time, South Africa are no longer the much vaunted side they once were.

Based on Sunday’s loss, rock bottom may not have been found just yet.

Red Devils cycling Marlborough Winter racing starts on Sunday.

Meet at the Fairhall Hall car park at 10am for a 10.30am start, 36km to 9km options. All welcome.

School cycling, term two, every Monday (skills day) and Thursday (bunch ride) at 4pm, Athletic Park.

Great preparation for school racing over the year, aimed at Year 7 and over.

Pool results and draw Results From Marlborough Pool Association Interclub games played on Tuesday: Pheonix 5 vs Jacks 10; Fyrebyrds 7 vs Dads Army 8; Pints 13 vs Chalk It Up 2; Renwick 1 6 vs Hot Tips 9; 12 Oz had a bye.

Upcoming tournaments: mens and womens singles on Saturday.

Next weeks draw: Jacks vs Dads Army at Pelorus; Fyrebyrds vs Chalk It Up at Clubs of Marlborough; Pints vs Hot Tips at Waterfront; Renwick 1 vs 12 Oz at Renwick Arms; Classics vs Renwick 2 at Woodbourne; Crowsaders vs Armadillos at Springlands; OKI vs Flamingos at Redwood.

Harrier Club traverse Mako Fullback Robbie Malneek returns this week as the Tasman Trophy kicks back into gear this weekend.

Tasman trophy preview

By Matt MacDougall The Tasman Trophy kicks back into gear this weekend, leaving no time to reflect on the local competitions, as the Sub Union finals wrapped up on the weekend.

There is a host of rugby on at Lansdowne this weekend, with it being Central’s club day, the Division 1 side hosting Kahurangi. Central have been far from their best this season, narrowly going down to the local sides, so will be looking to repay their supporters this week on Club Day. Influential Fullback and Mako Centurion Robbie Malneek returns this week, along with midfielder Nigel Satherley who has been battling an ankle injury.

Up front the blues will be waiting on the injury status of dynamic lose forward Braden Stewart and skipper Reyne Volavola to help Central get some width back to their game.

Prior to the main game, at 1:15pm Harlequins Div 2 will be hosting Awatere, and the Central U18 side will host Nelson U18 Jokers at 11:30am.

Waitohi will have to finish up their celebrations from winning the Marlborough competition, as they host a Marist side who narrowly went down to Stoke in the Nelson Final.

Renwick will want to get their season back on track and push for a Semi Final spot when they head to Neale Park to take on a dangerous Nelson side.

Moutere should have key players Vernon Fredericks and Ben Finau back when they host Nelson champions Stoke at Awarua Park, and Wanderers make the long trip from Brightwater to Seddon domain to battle to Coasters.

Fijian International halfback Nemia Kenatale will want to impress the Mako selectors in the final rounds.

Teams from all over New Zealand travelled to compete in the South Island Rowing Masters Championships on Saturday and Sunday on Shelley Beach, Picton, beating the cold weather and the rain for a successful day on the water.

The Marlborough Harrier Club is holding the Mt. Vernon Grand Traverse fund-raiser on Sunday.

There is a choice of three events: Grand Traverse 10:00am start ($20.00); Fun Run/Walk 10:15am start ($15.00); Kids Challenge 10:30am start ($5.00).

All runs start at Wither Farm Park gateway at the top end of Redwood Street. Spot prizes and BBQ. Registration from 9am on the day.

Picton golf results

Local kart driver William Exton won first place in the Rotax Max Junior class last weekend during the 2018 Sunbelt Series. BM Photography.

Locals dominate

By Celeste Alexander The 2018 Sunbelt Series kicked of last weekend in Blenheim on Saturday with 92 kart drivers competing. The drivers then travelled to Nelson on Sunday for the second round, which doubled as the opening of the Mainland Series.

Rounds three and four will be held in Invercargill and Dunedin August 18-19 and rounds five and six in Christchurch September 29-30.

Local drivers performed well and Saturday’s event drew a good crowd of spectators.

Results: Cadet Rok: Arthur Broughan came second out of 13 and was only one point off first.

Rotax Max Jnr: William Exton came first out

of 16, demonstrating his usual consistency to make his way to the front among stiff North Island competition. Sam Bugler came in at 12th position.

Rotax Max Heavy: Peter Richardson came in at the back of the pack.

Rotax Max Light: Andrew Broughton came fifth out of 15, driving well on his home track.

Briggs Light: Tim Evans came in fourth out of six, while Blake Greenfield came in at sixth.

Briggs Heavy: Neil Butts came fourth.

Open: Daniel Bugler came in first out of seven, dominating on Saturday with five out of five race wins. Shawn O’Hara came in last and had a big crash on Sunday.

Results from Picton Golf Club matches. Saturday, two person ambrose: Ron and Jeff Pascoe nett 63; Nephi Anderson and Craig McIsaac 65.5; Phil Hawke and Mark Ivamy 65.5.

Tuesday, Lily Booth nett and 3rd LGU: Overall winner Joan Gabara 77; Lynda White 78; Dido Harper 78; Jenny Hart 79; Eleanor Gillies 81; Helen McIsaac 83; Margaret Frisken 84; Joyce Allen 84; Cushla Brosnahan 84.

Thursday, Stableford: Mike McGuire 39; Ian Molloy 38; Ian Johnson 37; Ant Booker 37; Grant Aikman 37; Allan Wilson 37; Allan Butland 36.

Friday, 9 hole stableford: Barry Mills 16; David Baird 12; Lynda White 20; Joyce McClelland 15; Beth ArnoldJohnson 14;Ellie Gillies 14; Odette Roper 14.

Rugby draw Nelson: Galbraith Div 1 V Renwick: Norwood FMC Div 1. 15:00 NEALE: 1 Waitohi: Crafar Crouch Div 1 V Marist: New St Steakhouse Div 1. 15:00 ENDEAV: 1.

Awatere: Burkhart Fisheries East Coast Div 1 V Wanderers: Taylors Div 1. 15:00 SEDDON: 1.

Moutere: Div 1 V Stoke: Freeman Roofing Div 1. 15:00 AWARUA: 1.

Central: Biddy Kates Div 1 V Huia: Kahurangi Div 1. 15:00 LANSD: 1 Waimea Old Boys: HLS Div 1 V BYE Wadsco Div 2 Harlequins: Scott Construction Div 2 V Awatere: Div 2. 13:15 LANSD: 1.

Renwick: Woodbourne Tavern Div 2 V Waitohi: Crafar Crouch Div 2. 13:15 RENWCK: 1.

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